Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16261, Jonathan Fogg, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 16.
Fogg, Jonathan Sarah
W. 16261
CONTENTS

5796 New Hampshire
Sarah Dagg widow of Jonathan Dagg dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 20 February 1805 of Rockingham in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Ellings of the regt commanded by Col. Stark in the N. H. Militia line for 10 m 23 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth the rate of 35 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1840, by President M c Th o R. Swett Pittsfield N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 $143.52 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 40 17.94
$161.46
{ Act July 7, } 1838 }
Recorded by D. M. Cundy, Clerk. Book A. Vol. 1. Page 40.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss.
On this eighteenth day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Hon. John Harvey Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Rockingham Sarah Fogg a resident of North- mead in the County of Rockingham aforesaid aged seventy nine years who being first sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of Jonathan Fogg who was a Soldier in the Militia in the Revolutionary Army of the United States under Captain Elkins of Hamp- ton in the said County of Rockingham in Colonel Dows Regiment, that her said Husband first enlisted into the service of the United States in the spring of the year seventeen hundred and seventy five at which time he entered the service and served eight months and was at Bunkerhill at the time of the battle, that when he entered the service he was a resident of North Hampton in the County of Rockingham aforesaid that in August or September seventeen hundred and seventy seven he entered a second time into the service, that I think he was drafted, and served three months his residence at that time was in Atkinson in the County of Rockingham aforesaid he enlisted under Captain Sanborn of Berfield in said County of Rockingham in Colonel Evans Regiment. She further declares that she was married to the said Jonathan Fogg on the twenty fifth day of February seventeen hundred and seventy nine that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service and the marriage took place previous to the first day of January
several

Seventeen hundred and and ninety four viz at the time above stated, that her said Husband the aforesaid Jonathan Togg died on the twentieth day of February eighteen hundred and five and that she has been a widow ever since all which will more fully appear by the accompanying evidence - Witness N o Dearborn
Her Sarah Togg mother
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before
John Harvey Judge of Probate
I certify that in my opinion the aforesaid Sarah Togg is by reason of bodily infirmity unable to attend Court which is the reason of this declaration being taken out of Court. —
John Harvey Judge of Probate

I Edmund Rand of Deerfield in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify, that I am the Town clerk of said Deerfield, and have the records of said town in custody: that I have examined said Records and find recorded therein the following marriage, to wit: "A Record of Marriages by the Rever Timothy Upham of Deerfield." "Jonathan Fogg to Sarah Page" I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows: "Feby 26: 1779."
Edmund Rand
I Edmund Rand, above named, depose and say: that I hold the office of Town clerk in the town of Deerfield in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire and that the above is a true extract from the records of the said town of Deerfield with the exception above named as certified by me.
Edmund Rand Clerk of the town of Deerfield
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss.
A. D. 1838.
Sworn this twenty second day of August Before me, Bryant Stearns Justice Peace
I John Bickford of Northwood in the county of Rockingham State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose & say that I was well acquainted with the above named Jonathan Fogg & wife from the time of their marriage until the death of said Jonathan Fogg which was the year 1805 and have been well acquainted with his wife Sarah Fogg up to this time she is now living a Widow & has ever remained unmarried since the death of her husband the said Jonathan Fogg August 23, 1838 John Bickford

State of New Hampshire Rockingham Co 3
August 23. 1838
Then personally appeared the within named John Beckford & made oath that the within depositions by him subscribed is true
Before me
Edson Hill Justice of the Peace.
I certify that said Beckford is a competent witness in any court of Justice in this State
Edson Hill Justice of Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edmund Tupper is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of State of N.H. duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twenty 54th day of June 1837 and will expire on the twenty 54th day of June 1842 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
January 1840
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

Jonathan Pogg JH

I Daniel Samprey of Hampton in the the County of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire Pensioner Before and say that in the year 1775 I was a soldier under Capt Elkins of Hampton and serve seven months and do testify that Jonathan Fogg of North Hampton, in the County and state aforesaid was a soldier in the same Company and served through the same term we enlisted under Capt Henry Elkins, and when Capt Elkins resigned his Commission Lieutenant Moses Leavitt of North Hampton took the Command of the same Company. Daniel Samprey Hampton January 5. 1839.
State of New Hampshire.
Rockingham ss. On the fifth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and thirty nine personally appeared the aforesaid Daniel Samprey and made oath, that

The preceding affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth relative to the subject matter thereof.
Before me EDWARD TOPHAM Just of the peace & inquisitor throughout the State.
I certify that the Deponent is a credible person and that full credit is to be given to his deposition.
NATHANIEL BATCHELDER Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
I Stephen L. Badger Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County do hereby certify that Edmund Topham is a Magistrate throughout the State aforesaid and that Nathaniel Batchelder is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Rockingham and that the signatures above written purporting to be theirs are, in my opinion, in their own handwriting and are their own proper signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty second day of Jan- uary Anno Domini 1839.
S. L. Badger Clerk of said Court.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Fitchbald is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twentyfirst day of June 1838 and will expire on the twentyfirst day of June 1843 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
January 1840 Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

I Ebenezer Lowenings of Northampton in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire a revolutionary pensioner do hereby and say that on the 4th day of May in the year 1775 I enlisted into the service of my Country under Capt Henry Elkins of Hampton that we were stationed on the sea-board two months and then went to winter-hill in Charles- ton Massachusetts there served until the last day of December in Col Poor's Regiment But Capt Elkins refusing to take the place assigned for him, resigned his Commission and Lieutenant Moses Leavitt took the Command of our Company I further testify that Jonathan Fogg of Northampton in the County and State aforesaid served in the Company some through the same time with me Ebenezer Lowenings

State of New Hampshire January 11 th 1839
Rockingham ss } Then personally appeared before me Nathl. Batchelder a justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid the within named Eber - - Lowering and made Oath to the within declaration. Signed by him in my presence Nathl. Batchelder , justice of the Peace
I certify that the Deponent is a Credible person and that full credit is to be given to his Deposition Nathl. Batchelder justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss } I Stephen C. Badger Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for the County of Merrimack do hereby certify that Nathaniel Batchelder is a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham aforesaid and that the signatures above written purporting to be his are genuine in my opinion -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty second day of January Anno Domini 1839
S. C. Badger Clerk as aforesaid

January 22 Sir Please to certify that of Harvey is on way a Justice of Record and send there on of will Ball and Setel with you Frank Smith

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Jan 20 1864
Jan 20 1864
W.H.
add proof
are proof
Sarah Hogg
Sarah Hogg
Secretary of war
U.S.
Washington
District of Columbia
Yours

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Secretary of war U.S.
Washington District of Columbia.

Pittsfield N. H. Jany 13. 1840.
Secretary of War Dear Sir,
At the request of Thomas R. Sweet of this place, agent of Sarah Fogg, I enclose you some depositions taken in relation to her application for a pension. You are requested to forward her certificate to him, as he says it is so desired by her.
Very Respectfully Yours,
Caleb Merrill

Ans Mar 24. 1870.
N.H.
Mr. S. J. L.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Ans Mar 24. 1874.
N.H.
Mr. S. J. L.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
PAID

S. L. Edwards
Sir - If Anna Sanborn, widow of John Smith Sanborn is entitled to a Pension you will please to forward the certificate - if not you will do me a favor to inform me soon.
Likewise Sarah Fogg, widow of Jonathan Fogg - if any further evidence is wanting in her case, please to state it.
In regard to Betsey Henney's claim, widow of John Henney, I have not yet ascertained the time of his death, as he died in the State of Ohio, but expect to obtain it soon.
Pittsfield N.H. March 17, 1840
Yours,
Thomas R. Swett.

State of New-Hampshire Office of Secretary of State
January 10- 1840
I hereby certify that from the records in this office it appears that on the 14 th day of March A D 1826 John Harvey was duly appointed & commissioned Judge of the Court of Probate in & for the County of Rockingham & that he the said Harvey signed said office on the fifth day of December A D 1838.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State Jonah Stevens Sec y of State
In reference to Sarah Fogg's appli- cation for a pension —

Sarah 13/17 Fogg Wid of Jonathan NH
Ad July 1838
Mamma 1779
died 1805
Allan 10 mo 23 d
pm. Capt Elkins,
Col Stock. on old
See Vol 5. NH. mss.
Mr Tho R Swift Pittsfield NH

Sarah Fogg Wid of Jonathan W.H. In all the R Swett Nov 19 23 1885
Act 7 July 86

Rev WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 16261
Sarah Fogg Wid of Jonathan Fogg Priv Rev War
Act July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 248
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V 1317 Sarah Fogg Wid of Jonathan MK Ad 7 July 1885
the answer of both back to Thomas the Court of Phipps.

V 1317 Sarah Fogg Wid of Jonathan M.H. Ad 7 July 1885
Send the answers of both back to Thomas Sweet of Phippsville.

State of New Hampshire Secretary of States office
I hereby certify the within named John Harvey is judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham. Bryant Stearns, Edson Hill are Justices of the Peace for the County of Rockingham. Reuben J. Leavitt. Charles H. Pearle and Thomas Brown are Justices of the Peace for the County of Merrimack, are duly qualified and their signatures as such are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this 4 th day of Sept. Anno Domini 1838. caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Wm. Whipple Dep. Secy

I Jonathan Fogg of Pittsfield in the County of Merrimack state of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five at Charlston Massachusetts I was well acquainted with Simeon & Jonathan Fogg two Brothers from North Hampton in the County of Rockingham and state aforesaid and can certify that they were soldiers in the army at that time and I further depose and say that the above named Jonathan Fogg was the Husband of Sarah Fogg now living a widow in Southwood in the County of Rockingham and state aforesaid
Jonathan Fogg
Merrimack ss August 24 th 1838. Personally appearing the above named Jonathan Fogg and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true Before Me
Reuben G Leavitt Justice of the Peace
PS the above named Jonathan Fogg is a Revolution pensioner

I Joseph Dow of Chichester in the County of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire a pensioner depose and say that I Joseph Dow was a soldier in the militia in the year 1777 and can testify upon oath that Jonathan Fogg then a resident of Chichester but formerly of North Hampton in the County of Rockingham and State above named, with myself and others entered into the service of our Country for three months under Capt Sandbourn, in Col Evans Regiment in August or September Marched to the Northwest to meet General Burgoyne's army and were present when the General surrendered his army at Saratoga in October 1777 and we had our discharge in Nov r or December
Joseph Dow
Merrimack ss August 25 th 1838 Personally appearing the above named Joseph Dow made solemn oath that the above affidavit affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me
Joshua Lane Jur. preside
Merrimack ss September 6 1838 Personally appearing the above named Joseph Dow and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me Charles H. Pease Justice

I Benjamin Page of Loudon in the County of Merrimack & state of Newhampshire of Lawful age depose and say that I was well acquainted with Simeon and Jonathan Fogg of North Hampton in the County of Rockingham and state afore said and can testify they enlisted as private soldiers in the army of the Revolution in the spring of the year 1775 and served eight months they enlisted under Capt Elkins I think in Col Dows Regiment and in august or sept 1777 they entered the service again for three months they lived at that time in Chichester and went out to meet Genl Burgaine I further depose and say that the afore said Jonathan Fogg was the lawful husband of Sarah Fogg who is now living in Northwood in the County of Rockingham and state afore said a Widow aged 79
Benjamin Page
Merrimack ss. August 5. 1838
Personally appeared before the above named Benj- amin Page a revolutionary pensioner, late of Chichester who says he is eighty years of age, made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Thomas Brown Justice of Peace